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How much does it cost to rent a home in West Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,594 | $1,695 | $5,000 |
West Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,145 | $2,310 | $4,600 |
West Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,276 | $2,650 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available West Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,136. Timber Lake in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chicago apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
306-314 Wilson Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL and Nearby
As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.36 price per square foot B2 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,448. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 2x2 Cambridge Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,939 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Appletree neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Winfield Station | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Aspen Ridge Apartments | 2x2 Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Ascend St. Charles | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
306-314 Wilson Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in West Chicago?
There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,136 to $7,803. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Chicago ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Chicago ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,563.
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